Baker Assistant

Sensible Edible Bakery is NYC's largest gluten-free and vegan commercial bakery, located in Long Island City, New York. As a leader in allergy-safe baking, this establishment specializes in producing high-quality, innovative baked goods that cater to customers with dietary restrictions. The bakery has built a reputation for combining delicious flavors with healthy, allergy-conscious recipes, focusing on vegan and gluten-free bakery items. With a strong commitment to food safety and quality, Sensible Edible Bakery offers a dynamic and supportive work environment for its employees, encouraging professional growth and a shared passion for crafting exceptional baked products.

We are currently seeking an experienced baker to join our core production team on a full-time basis. This is not an entry-level position; candidates must already have professional baking skills and experience working in a high-volume or commercial baking environment. The role involves producing a wide range of vegan and gluten-free baked goods such as muffins, cookies, bars, and brownies. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing daily production runs using commercial ovens and mixers, learning and mastering our full menu, and maintaining strict adherence to food safety protocols to prevent cross-contamination and uphold allergy-safe standards.

The baker will also be involved in cutting, packing, and assisting with inventory management and purchasing support. Maintaining clean, sanitized workstations and equipment is essential to ensure efficient and safe production practices. This position requires a hands-on approach during busy shifts and large orders, stepping up to support the team wherever necessary. You will work with commercial-grade equipment including an 80-quart floor mixer, double commercial convection ovens, and various standard baking tools. The schedule consists of minimum 7-8 hour days, with Saturdays off and half-days on Mondays, although production needs may vary seasonally.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong communication skills, reliability, adaptability to changing schedules and production demands, and the physical ability to lift 50 pounds or more and handle large mixing bowls and commercial equipment. While a Food Protection Certificate is a plus, we provide training and support to help you obtain this certification if you do not already have it. Our onboarding process focuses specifically on Sensible Edible Bakery's recipes, equipment, and production workflow rather than fundamental baking techniques, so prior expertise in scaling, portioning, mixing, baking, and pacing is essential.

We offer competitive pay at $18 per hour, a 50% employee discount on all products, a 3% SIMPLE IRA retirement plan match, daily gym access, paid time off, and comprehensive training. Sensible Edible Bakery is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we seek team members who are passionate about baking, food safety, and producing exceptional allergy-safe baked goods for our community.